Best Scorer – Men’s Tournament

Congratulations to Maksym Mykhailov (Ukraine) for earning the Best Scorer award at the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships 2026. Throughout the tournament, Maksym showcased exceptional offensive talent and consistency, finishing with 135 total points to lead all players in scoring. His outstanding performances played a key role in Ukraine’s successful championship campaign and established him as one of the tournament’s most impactful players.

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Men's Best Five of the Tournament

The Men’s Best Five honors the tournament’s most outstanding players, whose performances, leadership, and consistency stood out throughout the championship. Zeke Ortiz (United States), Gio Visco (United States), Miroslav Tkalenko (Ukraine), Maksym Mykhailov (Ukraine), and Franco Cattini (Argentina) earned this recognition after playing key roles for their teams and showcasing exceptional talent on the international stage. Their contributions helped make Lublin 2026 a memorable and highly competitive tournament.

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Most Valuable Player – Men’s Tournament

Congratulations to Yaroslav Stryzhak (Ukraine) on being named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships 2026. A dominant presence throughout the tournament, Stryzhak consistently delivered impactful performances and played a vital role in leading Ukraine to the gold medal. His leadership, determination, and ability to perform in crucial moments made him the standout player of the championship and a deserving recipient of the tournament’s highest individual honor.

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Flashback to the DIBF Youth Basketball Camp 2022 in Hannover, Germany! Four years ago, young deaf athletes from around the world came together to learn, grow, and build friendships through basketball. Today, we are proud to see Miroslav Tkalenko, Valeriia Kalmykova, and Yaroslav Stryzhak of Ukraine continuing that journey on the international stage at the 2026 U21 World Deaf Basketball Championships in Lublin, Poland. Their development from youth camp participants to international competitors reflects the power of dedication, opportunity, and the lasting impact of youth development programs. The future we saw in 2022 is becoming reality today.

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🏀 DIBF Youth Camp – Host Country Applications Open from 2027 Onwards! 🏀

The DIBF Youth Camp is one of the most important events for developing the next generation of Deaf basketball players, bringing together talented young athletes from around the world to learn, compete, and build lifelong friendships.

We are now seeking a host country to organize the DIBF Youth Camp from 2027 onwards.

Applications are welcome from:
✅ Deaf Sports Federations
✅ Deaf Basketball Federations
✅ Basketball Clubs affiliated with their national federation

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Deaf basketball and create an unforgettable experience for young athletes.

We look forward to receiving many applications and working together to shape the future of Deaf basketball!

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